Hang out with Gura and SMASHBengali as they navigate the everyday ups and downs of being brown. They dive into the funny, the messy, and the oh-so-relatable moments, offering an honest perspective. Whether it's family dynamics, personal milestones, or just the day-to-day grind, Gura and Smash bring warmth and humour to every conversation. Join along for a genuine and engaging exploration of life, seen through the eyes of two friends who just get it.
Hang out with Gura and SMASHBengali as they navigate the everyday ups and downs of being brown. They dive into the funny, the messy, and the oh-so-relatable moments, offering an honest perspective. Whether it's family dynamics, personal milestones, or just the day-to-day grind, Gura and Smash bring warmth and humour to every conversation. Join along for a genuine and engaging exploration of life, seen through the eyes of two friends who just get it.
SMASHBengali & Gura talk about ALL the reasons why Tuesdays are great - Takeout Tuesday and Pancake Day... do you need any more?! In this week's Chailemmas: Should Aziz miss out on a luxury hotel because his in-laws want something cheap and cheerful? Plus, Jeevon is trying to find a way to humble her friend's boyfriend!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali & Gura think about the boring jobs they'd happily let robots take over. One of them needs help with parcels and the other is fed up of feeding the baby! In this week's chailemmas - Ajay is in hot water with his girlfriend because he wouldn't save her if she was being attacked by a Shark AND Naila has had enough of her sister!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali & Gura dream up their Celebrity Traitors line-up! But who is bringing in The Rock and who is going for Mother Teresa?! In this week's chailemmas - Harpreet hates using the 'work kitchen sponge' and Anonymous has picked up a bad habit and needs help talking out of it!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali & Gura look back and show love for some of the South Asian Icons that have appeared on our screens as the BBC celebrates sixty years of Asian programming. They question who should rep at the Superbowl one day in honour of the Bad Bunny announcement. Plus there are two anonymous chailemma's - first up Pakistan with the family or Vegas with your pals?! And someone needs to play detective at work.
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali & Shankeya talk about steaming to get rid of a cold?! They break down which South Asian celebrities should have won an award after Diljit Dosanjh's Emmy nomination. Plus in the chailemma's - Gita is in trouble after ordering food to a wedding and Nubaid has been caught snooping at his neighbours - what should he do?!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali & Gura talk about babies biting after the viral clip of Bambi Fury. And what would you do if there were no rules for 24 hours? Plus in the chailemma's - Kimran has been flirting at the gym and Ibrar doesn't know how to face his in laws after a windy BBQ!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop Smash and Gura a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali teaches Gura the meaning of ten toes and they talk about peer pressure - ever given into having a labubu? Trying Dubai chocolate? Or do you only drink from your Stanley cup? Plus in the chailemma's - Anonymous has been accidentally stealing food deliveries and feels guilty and Jiten can't decide whether or not you need to wear pyjamas with underwear or not?!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop Smash and Gura a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali and Gura get FOMO about Breaking Borders and what were they doing when the Emergency test alert went off? They break down the viral 'bare minimum' trend and find out whether it's Princess treatment, King treatment or the bare minimum? Plus in the chailemma's - Aneet has a wedding guest list issue and Sami has got the Christmas lights already....but does he want them out yet?!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop Smash and Gura a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali and Gura have their take on the viral 'When I say...' and trend talk through some of their favourite quotes. Plus in this weeks dilemmas they have Afsana with her scheduling nightmare and just how generous can you be when it comes to weddings?!
Got a dilemma of your own? Drop Smash and Gura a line on onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali and Gura play Never Have I Ever, desi style – from fake food compliments at a guest’s house to undercover mother-tongue chats in public, the confessions come rolling in. They also settle a listener’s birthday-bill beef. Got a dilemma of your own? Drop Smash and Gura a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali and Gura find out if they’re more Type A or Type B. From turning up to a wedding on time (or mid-ceremony) to winging a holiday versus crafting a full-blown itinerary, they put their personalities to the test. Plus, they help one Anonymous listener navigate the tricky waters between their parents and in-laws. Got a dilemma of your own? Drop Smash and Gura a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
SMASHBengali and Gura dive into listeners’ unhinged wedding scenarios, the things the bride and groom planned that made you think, what on earth… and the jaw-dropping stunts guests have pulled. Yes… someone really did a gender reveal at a wedding. Plus, Roshan got a company train ticket refunded to his account.. would you be sly and do the same? Got a dilemma of your own? Drop Smash and Gura a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
SMASHBengali and Gura take a trip down memory lane, sharing their favourite iconic pop culture moments from the last 15 years, from “One Pound Fish” and “Pooja, what is this behaviour?” to the legendary Educating Yorkshire line: “I’m sorry to hear your grandma passed away.” It’s all ahead of BBC Asian Network’s Ultimate Number 1 Vote, marking 15 years of the Official Asian Music Chart! Plus, Kashif’s developed a crush on his boss and needs advice in this week’s Chailemma. Got a dilemma of your own? Drop the duo a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
SMASHBengali and Gura are back with part two of their first ever live podcast recording and this time, it’s a Chailemma special! Recorded from a buzzing chai shop in the heart of Birmingham, the duo dive into listener dilemmas with a real audience and zero filter. Expect plenty of drama, from being asked to pay to attend a wedding, to chaotic family sleepovers and dating app disasters!! Plus, they reflect on what it was like doing One More Chai live for the first time. Got your own Chailemma? Slide into their inbox at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
SMASHBengali and Gura leave the studio for their first ever live podcast recording from a chai shop in the heart of Birmingham! With a room full of listeners, they play Spill It, Sip It, or Stir It, unpacking British Asian traditions and asking: Should we ditch it, keep it, or give it a modern twist? Plus, Smash surprises Gura with a very questionable birthday gift, and the audience jumps in for a chaotic round of Bin It Off!
SMASHBengali is joined by Jaz Singh, sitting in for Gura, and they’re deep in summer mode! From picking the perfect travel crew and dreamy destinations to debating whether to book an all-inclusive hotel, they’re covering it all. Add in speedy baggage claims and some unexpected activities (fishing, anyone?), and they’re breaking down what really makes a summer getaway unforgettable. Meanwhile, Anonymous is in a packing spiral… how many pairs of undies is too many?! Got a dilemma of your own? Drop them a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
SMASHBengali and Gura are back chatting about what’s going down on your timelines, and this week they’re diving headfirst into the “Top 5 Mornings” TikTok trend. From waking up on holiday or without an alarm, to that unmatched birthday morning feeling, they share the mornings that live rent-free in their minds (and don’t happen often enough!) They’re also expanding their ‘top’ list to include elite texts, like a last-minute “plans cancelled” message, and the kind of gossip that hits just right (aka it’s juicy, but has nothing to do with you). Plus, they weigh in on a listener dilemma featuring a messy friendship group breakup… and a new ‘one ex per event’ rule?! You already know they’ve got thoughts! Got a dilemma of your own? Drop them a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
SMASHBengali and Gura host their first-ever awards show! To mark the exact halfway point of the year, the duo are handing out mid-year trophies for the trends, pop culture moments, and internet chaos that have defined 2025 so far, judged, of course, by them. From the biggest ick of the year to the celeb who dominated the first six months of 2025… they’ve got it all covered. Plus, the new parents face their first ever parenting dilemma on the pod. Got one of your own? Drop them a line at onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
SMASHBengali and Gura take part in the "People That Don't Get Enough Recognition" trend and they have an exciting announcement! Plus they've got a Mirchifest dilemma to solve! Got your own dilemma? Send it to onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
SMASHBengali and Gura go back in time and share their most embarrassing status updates. Plus they've got a spicy dating dilemma to solve! Got your own dilemma? Send it to onemorechai@bbc.co.uk.
